ELOPEMENTS
STARTING AT $4,500
The vibe is laid-back and flooded with feeling. It’s all about feeling at ease, and it’s where I thrive. The trust we build allows me to melt right into the day, where I can capture every interaction while you just get to soak it up.
You wake up and get ready with each other, it’s slow and stress free. The two of you and a handful of your most favorite people head to a location that feels completely right to honor your relationship. You speak your handwritten vows, exchange rings and commit your lives to each other. Afterward, you two celebrate by doing whatever makes your heart beat hardest — a bucket list hike, beers at an alpine lake, taking your jeep off-roading, absolutely anything. The day ends at the place you've hand picked for you and your closest friends + fam to celebrate, where you share an intimate dinner and party the night away. It’s yours, all yours.
WE WANNA ELOPE
ELOPEMENTS ARE ALL ABOUT YOU, YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE AND THE EXPERIENCE.
what's included
» Chase golden hour light across mountaintops
» Want to be out there, where they feel most free
» Only need their closest circle by their side (or just their partner)
» Never asked for it to be perfect. Only for it to be real.
THE VIEW FROM HERE
This is for those who:
what's included
» Coverage varies by package, ranging from 6 - 12 hours
» Custom timeline creation
» Vendor resources and recommendations
» As many 1:1 planning calls as needed
» Location research, guidance and scouting
» 1 or more GIFS
» Online photo gallery
» Printing rights to all photos
» No travel fees within the state of Colorado
» Add ons available, such as: second shooter, polaroid photos, engagement session, and more!
THE VIEW FROM HERE
INCLUDED IN ALL PACKAGES:
AT THE ROOT OF RACHEL KOBERNIK PHOTOGRAPHY
YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS
There are four things at the heart of my photography: Connection, Individuality, Storytelling and Honesty + Kindness. They are my waypoints – the guiding light to ensure you get the best experience possible. Beyond these, you can expect my work to capture the genuine emotion of each moment with galleries that have true-to-color editing, enhanced with a hint of filmy goodness to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Have more questions or want to meet? Hell yeah! Reach out to me here.
The connection between you and your partner, with your closest circle, and with me. Before I even pick up my camera, I’ve got a kick-ass questionnaire that I send out after you book, and I spend a lot of time really digging into who you are. Because when we’re out there, and I see that initial nervousness fade, replaced by comfort and genuine connection, that’s what makes my heart beat fastest. That’s when I know we’re creating memories worth remembering.
Your day is about celebrating you and your person having found each other on this beautiful earth. So do it in a way that feels fucking right to you! Watching you weave in all those pieces of you into your wedding day? That’s as magical as a moon rise. If acts of service are your jam, you bet I’ll be there to capture when they hold your dress train for you or when they do something that I’ve learned is just so them. Your individuality is worth capturing, and I’m here to celebrate the hell out of it.
Pulling back to show you and your love against the vastness of your surroundings. The way the light hits the mountain, the flowers that are blooming, your grandmother’s necklace – all those little things that make this moment your moment. When you look through your gallery, I want you to see it all: the big, sweeping landscapes, the intimate close-ups, and every detail that made your day special.
I never try to force anything to look different than how it naturally is – because what’s real is already beautiful. Not only do I want you to be honest with who you are, but I want that honest version of you reflected in every photograph. For me, a large part of this is inclusivity and wanting every couple – regardless of how their love story looks – to feel at home here. You are absolutely accepted and celebrated for who you are, for who you love, and for how you love.
1 CONNECTION IS EVERYTHING
2 INDIVIDUALITY – BECAUSE THE BEST WAY IS SIMPLY YOUR WAY.
3 STORYTELLING – I’M ALL ABOUT THOSE TINY PEOPLE, BIG WORLD VIBES.
4 HONESTY & KINDNESS – WHAT’S REAL IS ALREADY BEAUTIFUL.
– BRANDON & KATE
“My husband and I eloped with twenty of our closest friends and family at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs in June 2023 and we began working with Rachel about a year prior. Rachel is easy to work with, supportive, and makes you feel comfortable, even if you are someone who does not like being in front of the camera. She is able to capture the authenticity of your day in such a genuine way that when you look back at the photos, you feel as if you are right back in those special moments.”
ELOPEMENT FAQs
Elopements and micro weddings are my jam. So many of my couples want a super heartfelt and intimate wedding vibe over a “wait how many eyes are going to be on me??” production.
Eloping typically means you’re only tying the knot with a handful of your closest people present (20 or less) or even just you, your partner and your officiant. A lot of my couples elope in breathtaking places off the beaten path and want their day to be more about the experience than a traditional wedding timeline.
Whereas micro weddings are usually 50 guests or less and allows you to choose from smaller, more unique venue options. Think: more freedom and less constraints than larger weddings of 100 or more guests but still having the traditions you genuinely love, too!
Here are some past elopements I’ve had the honor of documenting + elopement field guides:
» Ultimate Crested Butte Elopement Guide
» Intimate Granby, Colorado Elopement
» Romantic Garden of the Gods Elopement
Hell yeah! I want to be as much of a resource during your elopement as you need/want. Whether that’s helping pick a location for the ceremony/portraits, finding an Airbnb, vendors, planning special activities, permit research, etc - I'm there to help you through it all as best as I can.
My goal is to capture the genuine emotions of each moment and deliver a gallery with true-to-color editing, enhanced with a hint of filmy goodness to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Many of my clients have described my work as natural, yet elevated and timeless. You can see my past work and field notes on the blog!
The short answer is no. The long answer – I don’t photoshop unless I reaaaaally need to, but that’s usually to remove something from the photo like people walking around (that don’t belong to you lol). I don’t believe in picture perfect, but in what’s deeply, genuinely real.
While I’m based in Fort Collins, CO, I am down to travel wherever your love feels most at home. Within Colorado, I charge minimal travel fees beyond 100 miles of Fort Collins for a one night stay and car travel. If your wedding is within a 100 mile radius of me, there are no travel fees! Journey on over to my destination packages page to learn more about booking an elopement outside of CO – can’t wait to see where your story takes us!
You will receive all photos through an online gallery that you're welcome to share with friends and family! The gallery link will be sent to your email.
I usually deliver around 75-90 images per hour of shooting. However each elopement is unique so I don't put a minimum or maximum on your photos. I’m there to honor your memories, and I promise to not to leave any special ones out.
I put a lot of care into each image in your gallery, and it's a top priority that you have your photos as soon as possible. Turnaround time for sessions is 3 - 4 weeks, with a preview within a few days. Turnaround time for intimate weddings, elopements, and destination weddings is 8 - 10 weeks with a preview within 5 days.
